The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has launched version 2.5.0 of its software, bringing several improvements to the network. This marks a major step for XRPL, which is working to compete more directly with blockchain platforms like Ethereum and Solana. Updates and Bug Fixes One of the release’s most notable features is support for batch transactions. This allows…
Bitcoin’s slow grind after the Iran strike couldn’t compete with SHX’s double-digit surge, highlighting increased interest in tokens associated with real-world applications and lower energy footprints. According to CoinMarketCap data, the Stronghold (SHX) token jumped 12% on June 2, sharply outperforming majors like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), which posted modest gains of 3.86% and…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin price dropped as Iran’s Parliament approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, heightening fears of oil supply shocks and global inflation. A prolonged closure of the strait could drive oil above $100 per barrel, impacting global GDP, inflation, and crypto markets. Share this article The price of Bitcoin fell from nearly…
In our latest Africa crypto news, Visa is partnering with Yellow Card as Empowa expands to Nigeria. Crypto players in South Africa are pushing for reforms to unlock tax revenue. Blockchain housing startup Empowa is expanding its presence in the Nigerian market after partnering with local players in the housing sector. Meanwhile, the international card…
Tron founder Justin Sun recently met with Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets of the White House. The talks between the two centered on the role of the Tron network and blockchain technology in advancing U.S. crypto leadership. Details of The Meet-up Sun shared insights in an…
After breaching Iran’s largest crypto exchange, the pro-Israel hacker group Gonjeshke Darande claimed to have destroyed more than $90 million in digital assets taken from Nobitex’s wallets. In a June 18 update via X, the group said it had burned the funds across multiple blockchains using “vanity addresses” that contain no recoverable private keys, effectively…
Key Takeaways Thailand waives personal income tax on crypto profits through SEC-regulated platforms. The initiative aims to boost Thailand’s position as a digital asset hub and attract foreign investment. Share this article According to a statement by Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat on X, Thailand’s cabinet has approved tax measures that will exempt personal income…
